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His Excellency, Zamfara State Executive Governor Hon Dr. Bello Mohammed MON (Matawallen Maradun) has approved the sum of N470 Million loan subsidy on food to the state civil servants. The Governor made this known today when he hosted Labour leaders to break the Ramadan fast at his residence in Gusau the state capital. Matawalle said his administration resolved to reduce the hardship being experienced in the state as a result of the Covid-19 and has directed for the supply of rice that will be sold to the State civil servants at a 50 percent discount. He also assured that there…

Zamfara State Government has come out stoutly to defend the good intentions of Governor Matawalle in his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world. This is coming in the light of attempt to criticize the recent purchase of tricycle ambulances by the State Government. In a Press Release signed by Zailani Nappa, the Governor’s Adviser of Public Communication, the position and forward looking strategies of Matawalle were spelt out. Below is the text of the statement: “The attention of the Government is drawn to criticisms from certain qwaters of the novel initiative of His Excellency, Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen…

The drive for greater efficiency to withstand the effects of Coronavirus pandemic on businesses underpinned recent decisions by Access Bank Plc. As the pandemic ravages business world-wide, Access Bank is taking proactive steps to keep operating costs under control. Indeed, the Bank’s GMD/CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe on Thursday informed shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that they are already addressing the issue high operating expenses and taking drastic measures to ensure that expenses are reduced significantly. This is to ensure that Access Bank remains strong and profitable when this is over. Going into these difficult times, several companies across…

*NLC, TUC, PENSIONERS LAUD BAYELSA GOVERNOR ON WORKERS WELFARE As workers across the world marked May Day on Friday, Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration would focus on labour-friendly policies to alleviate the condition of workers in the state. He also advocated the need for the organised labour to work towards building a stable and inflation-free economy to enhance workers’ welfare. Senator Diri stated this while addressing labour leaders as part of this year’s May Day celebration in the state. In a press release by his Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the governor noted…

News trending in Ghana this morning has revealed that Nigerian internationally renowned Televangelist and Prophet T.B. Joshua was the brain behind the success of Ghana’s U-20 World Cup-winning team during the Mundial Tournament in Egypt. Ghana won the competition at the Cairo International Stadium on 16 October 2009. The game was the fourth time Ghana had played Brazil in a major final at youth level. The victory head to head score before the match was 2-1 to Brazil who had won the 1993 U-20 World Cup final and the 1997 U-17 World Cup final (inspired by a fresh-faced kid going…

ODOLAYE BAA WAKI AREMU’S ENGAGING TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT DRUMMER, TONY ALLEN WHO LATELY DIED. I grew up in the best city in the world, (argue that if you like with geography). Growing up in Ibadan, I remember about three Allens. There was J.Allen- a popular Bus Stop near Dugbe. There was a Baba Allen – a Mafiosi-looking Ibadan legend at Oke-Ado who smoked fat cigars till the day he died and there was Tony Allen, with whom Fela created what is now known around the world as the Afrobeat. Fela undoubtedly was the enigmatic genius, however Tony Allen was…

By Sola Ojewusi It was the blockbuster movie of 1988. With Coming To America, a lot of stars were made. While some went from stardom to super stardom, some remain in relative obscurity. 32 years after, The Lagosian brings you the Then and Now pictures of the stars that made the film that incidentally will soon have a long-awaited sequel Coming To America 2 coming out in 2020. How do you see the hand of time on these stars? Coming To America 2 surely must live up to its precursor. The world waits with bated breath.

Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State, Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo has lost his mother, Alhaja Abebi Zinat Omotonwo. She died in the early morning of Thursday, April 30. The son of the deceased announced the demise of his mother this morning. According to MC Oluomo, the aged mother who died peacefully in her residence will be buried today in line with Islamic rites at her undisclosed residence. The secrecy surrounding the burial should be understood in the light of the current Covid 19 induced social distancing order. According to…

The Government of Zamfara State has called out OSUN DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, Prince Adeyanju Abdullahi Binuyo on his recent statement about alleged immigrants from the state. This is contained in a release signed by Zailani Bappa, Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications to Governor Bello Matawalle. Below is the text of the Press Release: OSUN DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF SPOKE ABOUT ZAMFARA AND THE NORTH IN BAD TASTE The attention of Zamfara State Government is drawn to a story credited to the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State, Prince Adeyanju Abdullahi Binuyo, where…

Story Courtesy of Isaac Fayose A Nigerian has produced a ventilator that may in time become a game changer in the battle against Covid 19. This Ventilator Prototype was produced by Mr Zoe Jerry Mallo in Jos to assist in treating COVID-19 patients in ICU and related respiratory illness. According to a public spirited Nigerian who drew our attention to this development, Mr. Isaac Fayose, “I have forwarded pictures of this Machine to some officials in Abuja to make immediate contact with Mr Mallo. We can’t be celebrating Senegal and Madagascar alone, while we have our own inventor in Jos,…